A French Colonial Order of the Black Star of Benin; Knight

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A French Colonial Order of the Black Star of Benin; Knight; Three-piece construction, silver and enamels, 37.8 mm x 56.6 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, light contact and enamel loss to some tips, otherwise very fine.

This cross in 18Kt. gold with enamels, on original ribbon, 37mm x40mm, hallmarked ram’s head with another unknown hallmark on the obverse. A very fine example, superb quality enamels, in near mint condition. An excellent example in top condition.

Footnote: The Order was founded by Louis XIV on April 5, 1693. It was conferred upon Catholic Officers of the Royal Army for meritorious and distinguished military service. It was the first order of merit in France which permitted an Officer who was not of noble birth to be named a Knight.